The Ringer WNBA Show

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The Fever Win the Commissioner's Cup, and the WNBA Adds Three Expansion Teams. Plus, Is NaLyssa Smith the First Trade Domino? Jul 02, 2025

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Immediately after the WNBA Commissioner's Cup finals wrapped up, Seerat and Sabreena fired up the mics to discuss the Fever’s win over the Lynx (0:57). Later, they discuss the Aces trading a first-round pick to acquire NaLyssa Smith (17:09). They close out the show by discussing the expansion of the WNBA: Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia will each acquire a WNBA franchise by 2030 (40:38).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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DeWanna Bonner Requests a Trade, Referee Inconsistency, and All-Star Ballot Critiques Jun 25, 2025

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After Seerat recorded this week’s episode, DeWanna Bonner requested a trade, so she kicks off the show with her reaction to this breaking news (0:51)! Then she welcomes Ben Pickman of No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, and they discuss Jonquel Jones's injury and how the Liberty will be affected for the next four to six weeks (16:30. Later, they discuss the current problem around the WNBA referees and how coaches and executives have had an issue with the inconsistency (47:45), and they close out the show with Ben critiquing Seerat’s picks for the WNBA All-Star Game (57:09).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Ben Pickman

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Caitlin Clark’s Return, Angel Reese Turning the Corner, Dallas Drama, and the Bay Area's Valkyries Vibes Jun 18, 2025

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Seerat welcomes Andrew Haubner of the No Cap Space podcast, and they discuss Caitlin Clark returning and handing the Liberty their first loss, the drama in Dallas, and more (0:56). Then, Seerat discusses how Angel Reese and the Sky are turning the corner and finding their way (26:25). She closes out the show with Zena Keita of No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, who discusses what the Valkyries mean to the Bay Area, the Mercury’s rising stars, and more (32:15).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Andrew Haubner and Zena Keita

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Kelsey Plum's Frustrations, the Valkyries Find Their Culture, and Chicago's Identity Crisis? Jun 11, 2025

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Seerat welcomes Meghan L. Hall from USA Today’s For the Win to the show. They kick it off by discussing Courtney Vandersloot’s season-ending injury and how Hailey Van Lith’s rookie season will not be expedited (0:58). Later, they break down what has made the Valkyries so good and how they will be able to build on this season to reach their championship goal within five years (24:41). Last, they discuss Kelsey Plum’s frustrations and confrontation with the referees (40:27).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Meghan L. Hall

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Liberty and Lynx Show Early Dominance, Plus the Science Behind WNBA Injuries Jun 04, 2025

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Seerat kicks off this week’s show with Nekias Duncan of the Dunker’s Spot podcast, who comes on to discuss the dominance the Liberty and Lynx are showing early in the season (0:42). Later, they discuss how the Dream have gotten off to a hot start (31:32).

Then, physical therapist and WNBA injury expert Lucas Seehafer joins to talk about the increase of injuries in the WNBA and how it is affecting the games (43:55).

Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Nekias Duncan and Lucas Seehafer
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Caitlin Clark Sidelined With an Injury. Plus, Early-Season Hot Takes! May 28, 2025

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Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Logan Murdock this week, and they kick off the show discussing free agent Logan landing in WNBA fandom (0:00). Then they discuss Caitlin Clark’s injury and how the Fever can still be successful during this stretch (4:51). Then they play a game, responding to a few tweets and skeets regarding some early-season hot takes (17:30). They close by discussing Napheesa Collier’s hot start in the Lynx's quest to get back to the WNBA Finals (62:02).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Logan Murdock

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Video: Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Diana Taurasi on Life After the WNBA. Plus, the W’s Opening Week. May 21, 2025

Show notes

Seerat kicks off the show talking about the discourse surrounding the basketball play that occurred between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark and how the game deserves better than the current conversation happening (0:53).

Then she welcomes ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to discuss the WNBA’s opening week, including the vibes at the Liberty’s ring ceremony, how the Mercury are a League Pass team, potential issues with the Aces, and more (6:40)!

Finally, she speaks with three-time WNBA champion and 11-time All-Star Diana Taurasi, who talks about not wanting a farewell tour, how she is enjoying retirement, the evolution of the WNBA, and some of her best trash-talking moments (52:14).

Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Diana Taurasi and Alexa Philippou
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia/John Richter
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The 12 Most Interesting Characters in the WNBA Season, Plus Chicago Assistant Coach Courtney Paris Talks Angel Reese’s Growth May 14, 2025

Show notes

Seerat welcomes Sports Illustrated’s Emma Baccellieri, and they discuss the 12 most interesting characters from the WNBA season, including Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and more (1:13)

Then Seerat welcomes Chicago Sky assistant coach Courtney Paris, who discusses working on Tyler Marsh’s staff, Angel Reese’s evolution entering her second season, and more (57:20).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Emma Baccellieri and Courtney Paris

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The 'Showtime' Fever Could Have the Best Offense Ever, and More of Your Hot Takes May 07, 2025

Show notes

Seerat is back and she kicks off the show by discussing how fun it was watching the new-look Indiana Fever, who were victorious in Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa against the Brazilian national team (1:10). Then, she reads off a few hot takes from social media, including ones regarding who will start the WNBA season off hot, who will win Rookie of the Year, and more (8:50).

Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Previewing the Most Anticipated WNBA Season. The Biggest WNBA Season in History? Apr 30, 2025

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Seerat welcomes Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space, and they are hyped for the upcoming season. They discuss everything from the rising popularity of the league to the teams with the highest secondary ticket market percentages. They also preview Paige Bueckers’s rookie season and more.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Andrew Haubner

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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